After several hours in traffic we made it down to Redondo Beach. We stopped for dinner at Redondo Beach Brewery on our way into town; even before stopping at our hotel. We were all a pretty tired and hungry crew. 

The brewery was one of our favorites when we lived there, but we were so very young with very limited means and we couldn’t go very often. It was such a treat to be back in this little beach town where we once lived….although it feels like that was a lifetime ago. 

We stayed at the Shade hotel right on the harbor and woke up to stunning views. 

We threw on our walking shoes, or should I say flip flops and hit the pier. We walked for over 7 miles today and most of it right along the beach. It was mostly cool, a little warmer in the afternoon, sunny, and splendid. 

I love all the seafood stands on the pier. 

The girls indulged in a bottle of coke with real cane sugar. Vacation is the best!

Just sittin’, watchin’ the waves, ships and…

Dolphins!!

The dolphins were most definitely the highlight of Gwyneth’s day. She was in awe. Her eyes lit up and she was one happy little lady. 

I love this photo. It really sums up our day. Just strollin ‘along this peaceful little beach town. B still has so much love for Redondo. I know he would be pretty thrilled to have a little place there again someday. What a gift to share it with his girls.

Annabelle was a happy gal when she got to kick off those shoes and feel the sand between her toes. She’s a beachy kind of girl and loved those crashing waves.

They look just miserable, don’t they?!?! Ha!

Precious memory

That water was COLD! 

We met our friends, Kevin and Susan for dinner this evening. It had been at least 6 years since we had last seen them and I’m not sure the girls really remembered. It was so wonderful to catch up with them and hear about their exciting travels and adventures. 

We had dinner at a new restaurant in town called Rock N Brews. Our table had 4 different taps and we could pour our own beers. Oh man, is that a great concept and so much trouble! I loved every single minute…and every single beer! 😉